The University of Guam-Unibetsedåt Guahan College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Annual Research Conference is a multidisciplinary research conference platform for local, regional, and global scholars, scientists, visual and theatrical artists, and students to share their research and experiences.  Conference Organizers accept a range of proposals that include presentations of academic papers, illustrated talks, interactive panels and demonstrations, engaging performances, informative poster sessions, as well as Skype presentations. The objective of the Annual Research Conference is to provide a forum for intellectual engagement and discussions on issues related and unique to Oceania, a global resource endowed with significant ecological and cultural diversity.

 

The 38th CLASS Annual Research Conference on Science and Art: Convergence in Oceania will convene on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Humanities and Social Sciences building on the University of Guam-Unibetsedåt Guahan campus.

 

The theme of the 38th Annual Research Conference is meant to generate insightful conversations and novel ideas that evaluate, redefine, and promote the convergence of Science and Art in Oceania.  Practitioners and scholars are encouraged to interrogate how those issues manifest in Oceania as well as examine the changing role of Oceania as it grapples with the social forces of globalization.

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The 38th CLASS ARC Keynote speaker is Dr. Vince Diaz: 

 

The conference organizers welcome proposals related to the multidisciplinary convergence of the Arts and Sciences in Oceania on topics such as:

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• Environmental Science

• Energy and Environment

• Biology and Ecology of Oceans

• Education

• Employment and Poverty Reduction

• Health and Health Issues

• Gender and Women’s Empowerment

• Politics and Governance

• Context, Change and Continuity in Language

• Pacific History and Development

• Sustainable Art Practices

• Environmental Arts

• Ecologically Engaged Art

• Contemporary Art in Pacific

• Traditional Pacific Arts

• Geography

• Pacific Architecture and Urban Planning

• Tourism 

 

Proposals beyond the range of these topics will be considered if relevant to Oceania.

Send proposals (title, abstract, presenters/institutions) HERE and inquiries to class.arc38@gmail.com.

 

GUIDE FOR AUTHORS & IMPORTANT DATES

The Call for Proposals is open to faculty and graduate and undergraduate students in any discipline. Other professionals or artists not affiliated with an academic institution are also encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposals must include a presentation title, an abstract of no more than 150 words, and a list of author(s) and institutional affiliation(s).  If proposing a Skype presentation, please indicate it in the proposal’s Abstract.

Presentations will be limited to 20 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for discussion. Presenters will have access to rooms equipped with projectors, but must provide their own laptop.

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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: BY JANUARY 1, 2017

NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL GRANT RECIPIENTS: END OF DECEMBER, 2016

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GUIDE FOR AUTHORS & IMPORTANT DATES

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The Call for Entry is open to all faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in any discipline. Off-island participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodations, including ascertaining visa requirements. Skype presentations will also be accommodated.

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Presentations of all types are limited to:

• 20 minutes for presentation

• 5 minutes for discussion

• An abstract of no more than 150 words

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Submission via web: Abstracts should be sent here: 

 

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER  1, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: BY JANUARY 1, 2017

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TRAVEL GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESENTERS

Travel grant funds are not available at this time.

 

Please note that off-island presenters and participants are responsible for securing appropriate travel visas and arranging their own travel and accommodations.

 

Conference Organizing Committee

Dr. Irena Keckes (Chair), Division of Communications and Fine Arts

Prof. Lewis Rifkowitz, Division of Communications and Fine Arts

Dr. Avizia Y Long, Division of English and Applied Linguistics

Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua, Division of Humanities

Dr. Francis Dalisay, Division of Communication and Fine Arts

Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba, CLASS Associate Dean (Acting)

Mrs. Jessica Urbano, CLASS Dean's Office

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